ST. LOUIS - Churches in St. Louis are playing a crucial role in aiding victims of the tornado that struck the city on May 16.

The Urban League has initiated its summertime project, aimed at fostering community unity by distributing grilling kits to over 300 neighborhood churches.

These kits include grills, hotdog banners and T-shirts, helping to bring hundreds of churches together in the effort to rebuild St. Louis.

The Urban League will host a large tornado relief distribution event on Saturday afternoon from noon to 3 p.m. at its headquarters in north St. Louis.

Volunteers will be distributing food, toiletries and other resources to those affected by the tornado.

The spirit of the community remains undefeated, as many individuals and organizations step up to offer assistance to their neighbors in need.

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